Study of a Hand
European 19th Century · Other
1865
- Medium
- albumen silver print
- Classification
- Photograph
- Period
- 1851 to 1875
- Image size
- 3306 × 4602px
Description
The image shows an up-close view of a person's hand. The hand is positioned with the back facing the viewer and fingers slightly bent, relaxed, against a flat surface. The skin appears smooth. There are no specific facial features or hair visible. The image does not display any clothing. The background is plain and likely composed of a neutral, slightly textured surface behind the hand.
Rights & Source
Open access image from the National Gallery of Art, released under its open access program. Metadata via the NGA Open Data Program (CC0).